UTARI Research Scientists Awarded New Patent

Dr. Veysel Erel and Dr. Muthu Wijesundara have been awarded a new patent for their “Corrugated Diaphragm Actuator.” This invention presents a mechanical actuator that utilizes a corrugated diaphragm as the actuator element. In particular, the actuator consists of one or more corrugated diaphragms positioned on one or more walls…

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New Study Reveals Insights Into Human Targeting Precision

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Researchers at UTARI, in collaboration with faculty and students at the University of Georgia, have developed an advanced model to better understand lay error—the precision with which individuals align sight crosshairs with a target. Funded by the US Army DEVCOM Analysis Center, the study began with creating a photo-realistic tank-gunning…

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UTARI Seminar- Dr. Bowling & Dr. Rabiei

Each seminar highlights a different speaker who will discuss their latest research projects, cutting-edge technology or what is happening within certain technological industries. These industries include biomedical technologies or microsystems, assistive technologies, automation and intelligent systems, unmanned systems, advanced manufacturing and composite materials. Title: Long-Term Simulation of Stem Cell Mechanobiology…

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UTARI’s IPPM Team Showcases Research Excellence and Leadership at ASME SSDM Conference

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The Institute for Predictive Performance Methodologies (IPPM) at the University of Texas at Arlington Research Institute (UTARI) made a strong impact at the 2025 ASME Aerospace Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials (SSDM) conference, with both research contributions and technical leadership. Faculty and student researchers from IPPM delivered five cutting-edge presentations…

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UTARI Research Assistant Program Fuels UTA Engineering Student’s Future

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The University of Texas at Arlington offers students both high-caliber classroom instruction and opportunities to gain real-world, hands-on experience. Connor Berberek, a mechanical engineering major who will graduate Friday during the College of Engineering’s 7 p.m. commencement ceremony at Globe Life Field, took full advantage of UT Arlington’s undergraduate research…

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Dr. Frank Lewis Publishes Third Book in Series

Cover of Robust Formation Control for Multiple Unmanned Aerial Vehicles by Dr. Frank Lewis

Dr. Frank Lewis has published the third book of a series where, he and his students explore deep research issues in Reinforcement Learning, which brings together EE feedback control and Computer Science ideas in AI and elsewhere. They explore these control ideas in Multiplayer Games, where multiple opponents each try…

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UTA Professor and UTARI Researcher Leads Cutting-Edge Composite Materials Research for Air Force Research Laboratory

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University of Texas at Arlington mechanical and aerospace engineering Professor Endel Iarve has received a contract from the Air Force Research Laboratory to conduct virtual testing of composite materials used in aerospace systems. His research uses computer models to predict how these materials will perform under real-world conditions, improving aircraft…

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UTARI Seminar – Dr. Maziar Abhari

  Each seminar highlights a different speaker who will discuss their latest research projects, cutting-edge technology or what is happening within certain technological industries. These industries include biomedical technologies or microsystems, assistive technologies, automation and intelligent systems, unmanned systems, advanced manufacturing and composite materials. Title: 2D Cartesian Sound Source Localization…

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UTARI Featured on CBS11

Robbie Owens, the CBS11 reporter

Exciting developments are happening at the University of Texas at Arlington Research Institute (UTARI)! Recently, CBS11 featured UTARI in a special segment, providing an exclusive look at the groundbreaking research and innovative projects taking place at the institute. Robbie Owens, the CBS11 reporter, took viewers behind the scenes to showcase…

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